Environmental Permitting Co-ordinator

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for an Environmental Permitting Co-ordinator to work with there client Southern Water. Location: Sussex Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time (37 hours/week) Salary: £44,000 - £48,000 per annum Are you passionate about the environment and ready to make a difference? Join our dynamic team as an Environmental Permitting Co-ordinator and help us pave the way to a sustainable future! This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring our organisation's operations are compliant with environmental regulations. What You’ll Do: In this pivotal role, you will: Act as the principal environmental permitting liaison with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency and Natural England. Negotiate and secure necessary environmental permits, consents, and licenses in Sussex, enabling us to effectively manage our wastewater and water supply activities. Keep the business informed of new permit conditions by updating our permit management system. Provide expert advice on permitting matters to various stakeholders. Represent our organisation at regional and national meetings, advocating for our interests with regulators. About You: To thrive in this role, you will need: An Environmental Degree (or relevant qualification). Strong negotiation and communication skills. Experience liaising and negotiating with environmental regulators. A knack for simplifying complex regulatory issues. Excellent verbal reasoning skills and numeracy, coupled with competent IT skills. Ideally, you will have experience in the water or environmental sector, particularly in wastewater and waste management. What We Offer: We believe in nurturing our talent and providing a supportive work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including: Up to 11% company pension contribution. 25 days of annual leave. Life assurance equal to 4x your salary. A salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months). Health cash plan and fully funded eye tests. Two paid volunteering days a year. Access to an occupational health service. Discounts with over 800 popular retailers. Digital GP service and potential study support for job-related qualifications. Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options. Cycle to work scheme. Join Us! This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and our communities. We embrace hybrid working, allowing you to balance your time between our Sussex sites and home. If this opportunity excites you, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out! We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we’ll work with you to find a suitable solution. If you're eager to contribute to our mission of delivering water for life while supporting our customers and the environment, we want to hear from you! How to Apply: To express your interest, please submit your application as soon as possible, we look forward to welcoming you into our family! Please note: All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Proof of eligibility and current address will be required as part of the recruitment process. Join us, and let’s build a greener future together! Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Location: Worthing, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/18/2025